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By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 If you’re in the market for a new car, your budget needs to include not only the vehicle, but also the insurance policy that the state of Michigan requires before you can drive it off the dealership lot. Your rate of insurance is influenced by many factors, but one of them is the ve- hicle itself. Own- Summary ing a vehicle with It pays to shop a high safety rat- around for the best ing means there insurance prices, is a lower risk for based not only on the vehicle you’re buying needing to pay but also personal for medical bills factors about where for yourself or you live, and your your passengers, driving record, etc. so your rate will be lower, accord- ing to the Department of Motor Vehicles website, dmv.org. Owning a car with a rates. The higher coverage translates to a lower safety rate will have the opposite higher premium for a newer car. effect. Likelihood of theft is another when MOST ASK THE “The that are the best to insure choosing insurance coverage. Some cars STOLEN are the ones that have the most safety are more attractive to thieves than others MECHANIC features,” said Teresa Mills, customer are and a car model listed on the Top 10 of VEHICLES Chris Wilkinson, service representative for Brad Hoffman most stolen vehicles is likely to come with 10Last year, approximately 700,000 ve- Certified Mechanic Insurance in Fenton. “The ones that a higher insurance rate than a less likely hicles were stolen in the U.S., compared are harder to insure are those that are target. Having a car alarm or other anti- to 1,661,738 in 1991. These figures I noticed that when I drive smaller, less expensive and have more theft device can help lower the premium. are continuing to decline, according to Q: through mud puddles in accidents because they are often driven In addition to car features, your own statistics from the National Insurance my car that my engine sounds by a younger driver.” personal driving habits, Crime Bureau. The much larger major- louder. Should I be concerned The safety rating is gender and age, marital ity of stolen cars are older cars from about this? based on several factors, status, where you live, the 1990s before anti-theft technology including the car owner’s The cars your insurance score became standard equipment. First thing, I hope you aren’t likelihood of getting into that are best to (based on information The Honda Accord continues to be the A: an accident and how likely ‘‘insure are the from your credit report), most stolen car in the U.S., with 53,995 going through the mud a passenger is to be injured profession, how often reported stolen in 2013. The most stolen puddles very fast. This can cause in an accident. Safety ones that have you drive impact your car are from 1990-1997 model years. water to go into the intake and hydro features such as , the most safety insurance. If you’re driving a new car off the lot, lock the engine causing severe automatic seatbelts and Many people with past here are the late-model vehicles that damage. It could be that water is traction control all contrib- features. financial issues or a poor have attracted the most thieves. getting into the fan or on the belt area ute to safety and accident Teresa Mills driving record may be 1. Nissan Altima and causing the extra noise. One prevention. Brad Hoffman Insurance’’ interested in learning a 2. Ford Fusion more possibility is an exhaust leak Size matters with in- little-known fact about 3. Ford pickup full-size that may sound louder over water 4. Toyota Corolla surance, too. Larger cars car insurance. “One of than other road surfaces. 5. Chevrolet Impala are generally safer than smaller cars in the questions we ask prospective clients 6. Hyundai Elantra an accident. However, cars with larger is who resides in their household with 7. Dodge Charger Do you have a question that you engines relative to body size tend to have them,” said Kristen Short, owner of The 8. Chevrolet Malibu would like to have answered? higher rates, i.e., a sports car with a V8 Steelman Agency in Linden, a locally E-mail it to me at: 9. Chevrolet Cruze [email protected] engine costs more than a small car with owned AAA office. “At AAA, we’ll use 10. Ford Focus a V4 engine. the highest insurance score of anyone in The age of the car also counts. Though that household, as long as we can docu- Safest 2015 vehicles NEW LOCATION! NOW LOCATED AT These vehicles earned the highest 605 N. SAGINAW the repair costs of an older vehicle are ment that they are insured. This can be HOLLY, MI similar to the costs of a newer vehicle, really helpful to some people, and it’s possible rating in crash worthiness NEXT TO CARQUEST testing through the Insurance Institute AUTO PARTS an older car is more likely to be “totaled” one of our unique features as an agency.” (NORTH OF OUR for Highway Safety: OLD LOCATION) in an accident. This is because the cost 1. Hyundai Genesis of significant repairs needed for an older 2. Subaru Impreza WRX 248-634-5730 car can often be higher than the vehicle’s View all stories 3. Hyundai Sonata www.wilkinsonautorepair.com entire worth. online at 4. 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The C class can range from 20 to 40 feet. vacation There are many RVs to choose from, Cost: $50,000 to $80,000 for a standard including: Class B motorhomes model and $85,000 to $145,000 for a By Sally Rummel More commonly known as camper luxury model. [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Class A motorhomes vans, these offer many of the features Spring and summer are still a few This is what people often think of when and craftsmanship of Class A models, in Travel trailers months away, but it’s not too early to be- they use the term “motorhomes” — it’s a smaller, more maneuverable package. A big advantage of travel trailers is that gin planning for the call of the open road. like a house on wheels with just about any Using a full-size van as its foundation, a their lightweight but sturdy construction The recreational vehicle (RV) market amenity you could imagine, and is ideal Class B motorhome can provide many makes them towable by standard pickup grew steadily in 2014 and is expected for long distance travel and a sizeable of the comforts of home, but more ideal trucks, SUVs and even some minivans. to continue its growth and popularity family. Many include living rooms, com- for two to three travelers and multi-week in 2015, according to the Recreational plete kitchens and baths, even a washer trips. Ranging in size from mini “teardrop” Vehicle Industry Association. and dryer. There may even be room for Cost: $40,000 to $80,000 for standard units of about 12 feet, to 33-foot triple While the term “recreational vehicle” a master bedroom with a queen-size bed model to $90,000 to $125,000 for luxury axle giants, they offer many designer- often calls to mind a luxurious mo- and plenty of closet space. model. grade interiors, and can sleep up to six. Its big advantage is that you can leave it at a campsite and take the tow vehicle out to explore your destination. Cost: $7,000 to $70,000, depending on amenities. Fifth-wheel trailer This RV gets its name from the large Class A Class B Class C hitch pin that attaches the trailer to a special mount in the bed of a heavy-duty pickup truck. This makes it more stable to pull than a comparably sized travel trailer. It’s also easier to back up into a campsite than a conventional travel trailer. 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EAGLES with about two minutes re- points. Continued from Page 17A maining when Hoeberling hit “They battle and they’re TRI-COUNTY TIMES SCOTT SCHUPBACH road victory at Mt. Morris on a three-pointer, tying the con- tough,” Wright said about his Lake Fenton’s Tuesday night. test at 53-all. team. “They are getting better Chris Bell (right) “It means a lot to the kids’ “We called a time out and every day and are changing told the guys we win if we scored 18 points in morale,” Linden coach Antho- the culture of the program.” get stops and great offensive the Blue Devils’ win ny Wright said. “Five or six Lake Fenton 81, possessions,” Wright said. against Genesee times we’ve come within one Genesee Christian 60 “We got great defensive plays Christian. The Blue Devils outscored possession of closing out wins down the stretch by Devon Genesee Christian 21-8 in the and getting that big stop or Cota and rebounds from Kyle fourth quarter, helping spark the bucket in the fourth quarter.” Korman.” easy non-conference victory. At one time the Eagles led The strong defense allowed by seven in the third, but a Hoeberling to go to the line Jalen Miller continued his 17-2 Mt. Morris run gave the and give Linden the victory recent string of strong games, Panthers the lead. From there, with the two free throws. scoring 21 points and grab- the Eagles (1-8) got back in Linden was paced by Tyler bing 15 rebounds. the game with some hoops Hoeberling’s 15 points, while Chris Bell added 18 points by Logan Steiert and Tyler Kevin Hoeberling finished and seven assists to Lake Hoeberling. Kyle Korman an- with 10 points, five of those Fenton’s cause. Isaac Golson chored the defense, and the points being the Eagles’ final played in his first game of the Eagles got back into the con- five of the contest. Johnny season with the Blue Devils test. Campbell had seven points, and scored 16 points. Tyler Linden still trailed 53-50 while Mike Gold netted six Browning netted 10 points.

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